Published March 2010 | Version v1
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Fetal MRI of conjoined twins who switched their relative positions

Creators

  • 1. Johns Hopkins Hospital, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Baltimore, MD (United States)
  • 2. University Children's Hospital, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Zurich (Switzerland)
  • 3. University Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Zurich (Switzerland)
  • 4. University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics, Zurich (Switzerland)

Description

Conjoined twinning is a very rare occurrence with no genetic predisposition. Twisting of conjoined twins around the axis of their connecting tissue bridge, close to the third trimester, has not been previously reported. We describe a unique case of in utero twisting of conjoined omphalopagus twins who survived without any adverse effects. Fetal US and fetal MRI played a vital role in the diagnosis and perinatal management of these twins. (orig.)

Availability note (English)

Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00247-009-1445-9

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1007/s00247-009-1445-9;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Pediatric Radiology
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 353-357
ISSN
0301-0449
CODEN
PDRYA5

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
41073621
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
DIAGNOSIS; FETUSES; NMR IMAGING
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES